Hunting Scope Recommendations

[3006]

Ha Ha a Tasco. Holy Shiz. Mods can we boot this guy! This poor Forum.

I wonder how well that Tasco tracks, holds zero. And withstand multiple shots! Plus for hunting, maybe airsoft!


Stay away from Tasco, Simmons, Burska, etc.

If you want really affordable SWFA but none else.

You never skimp on glass, buy once cry once. Get 1 really nice piece of glass and use it on all your rifles. Guys spend thousands on scopes to be mounted on all of their rifles. Why not spend less and use one scope on all their rifles?

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I have a Tasco on my 22.250 it shoots 1/2 inch groups at a hundred yards and no I don't mess with the adjustments in the field . But go ahead and spend 1200 bucks on a scope have fun adjusting it when a hog jumps out of the brush.

[waveslayer]

I have a Tasco on my 22.250 it shoots 1/2 inch groups at a hundred yards and no I don't mess with the adjustments in the field . But go ahead and spend 1200 bucks on a scope have fun adjusting it when a hog jumps out of the brush.

You're really going to say buy a Tasco scope over what I recommended! Wow...

So buy a scope you can't adjust... may as well as buy a red dot or fixed power.

Lots of recoil on a 22/250. Ha ha ha like 4.7 lbs compared a little .308 that's shooting 150gr bullet is 15.8lbs of recoil!!!

Nope your Tasco won't stand a chance. Drop your rifle on accident and see how great that zero is.

I'll go ahead and spend money where it should be spent more wisely.


I do have a question. How many scopes do you own? I ask honestly, add up all their rings and Costs, I bet you could have bought 1 really nice piece of glass that is guaranteed to hold zero and have much better glass all around . And survive a gun that actually recoils

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[socal m1 shooter]

It is a good scope, even though I had some hassles getting it mounted. Decent value. Leupold provided really exceptional assistance, I am a customer for life.

For pig hunting, being able to see in low-light conditions can be the difference between a successful and unsuccessful hunt. Every time I have hunted pigs, all the shot opportunities were when the light was low.

Check out some reviews.

[Househusband69]

It is a good scope, even though I had some hassles getting it mounted. Decent value. Leupold provided really exceptional assistance, I am a customer for life.

For pig hunting, being able to see in low-light conditions can be the difference between a successful and unsuccessful hunt. Every time I have hunted pigs, all the shot opportunities were when the light was low.

Check out some reviews.

[theLBC]

leupold also offers a discount for active or retired MIL along with some other scope makers, so if you qualify it might be worth looking into that.

[socal m1 shooter]

I did not expect the level of support they provided. I have never been treated so kindly by a company. They sent me two sets of $100 MSRP rings for free.

I bought the scope to put on a .270 Ruger M77 with a tang safety. I checked the Ruger support site before buying the scope and ordered the rings Ruger said I would need for a 50mm objective bell to clear the barrel. Got the rings, got the scope, went to mount it. Main tube on the scope was about 5mm too short to fit in the Ruger rings. I reach out to Leupold, mainly to let them know, it seems kind of unreasonable to make this scope so short it won't fit on a typical rifle. I mean, how many rifles with that length action are out there? .30-'06, .270, et al. I've never had this problem with a scope before. I was not asking them for anything, just advising them of my problem. I figured to return the scope.

Leupold responds and tells me "you need such-and-such extended rings." Another $100 to mount a scope which I didn't really need in the first place, I'm not wild about that. The only reason I bought the scope was because I had some gift cards to burn. So anyway I replied to Leupold, telling them I'm already into this scope for $600 with lens covers and such, I'll just return it, it is a solution in search of a problem. I've got a hunt coming up, I need to return this new scope before the return window closes, and get the old scope (also a Leupold) sighted in again. So their rep emails back and says "We'll spiff you the rings, but they are backordered. Just wait."

So, first set of rings comes. Too low. The rep said he was certain the height was sufficient, so I called Leupold, "Hey, thanks anyway, but I'll ship these back." This rep (it was a different person each time I interacted with them, it seemed) told me "We'll send you the right ones for free." And they did.

When a company does me a kindness like that, I don't forget. I have several Leupold scopes, and I have used their warranty service before, but this was above and beyond, really going the extra mile for me. I got much better than I deserved.

[FeuerFrei]

Hog hunting in bushy country? On the flat? Combo terrain?
Hunting stationary? Blind? Stalking?

Match the sight power with the average range shot to be expected given the type of terrain.
If it's close and bushy the 4x w/oem sights will serve well enough.
Practice shooting from point blank to 200 yds with the M1A open sights.

*If you're gonna pack around an M1A get a good padded sling.

Good luck OP.

[waveslayer]

You should give the NF SHV model a hard look. Zeiss just released their affordable line of scopes.

SHV is proven work horse. Not a leupold fan unless you get their Mark 5 HD series. Lots of tracking issues with Leupold

You can find some used optics on some more dedicated gun forums like Long Range Hunting, Sniper's Hide, Rockbridge. Etc

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[theduracellbigd]

Your Leupold scope is a great scope for your application (I would have personally preferred a smaller objective) These guys that bad mouth Leupold for tracking issues are in the minority. Leupold is big with hunters for various reasons but the biggest is they are lightweight and hold zero in tough conditions(just ask any guide) For your application of hog hunting with your .270 you will not need to make adjustments(so tracking not even an issue)
Sight in 2 inches high at 100 yards, Put it on 4x and go kill a pig out to 250 yards . Your ability to hunt, and accurately shoot from various field positions(hopefully using your sling) are more important issues now that you have the right tool.

[Trapper]

I agree, tracking is not an issue for the majority of hunters who take shoots under 300 yards. With a 200 yard zero you can hold on hair from zero to 350 with most rifle cartridges.
NF makes great glass but a 30 ounce scope wouldn’t be my first choice. In my opinion you’d be paying for durability, side focus, and tracking that are beyond the needs of most hunters.
The money you save with a Leupold or Vortex can be put towards range time and ammo.

[Househusband69]

Wow! The knowledge and willingness to help here never ceases to amaze me! Thank you Calguns for all your help!

[Calif Hunter]

I have a Leupold Compact 3-9x36 for sale in the classifieds. It is a great hunting scope since it is light and compact, not so much for paper punching at long range. It has the Leupold lifetime guarantee and costs less than a new less expensive scope. It is surprisingly bright, too.

[tanks]

I wanted a scope I could use for driven boar hunts with a 9.3x62 and elephant with a .458 and everything in between.

It needed to be durable and also good glass. Did a bit of research.

I picked the Nightforce FFP ATACR - 1-8x24mm. It will be able to do everything I want and hopefully not fall apart like some of the others with a .458 recoil.